Step 2: Construction

Step 3: Put a lid on it.

Now we're ready to cook. Put the pan on the heat at medium high. Now the secret here is to put a lid on it. We want to get the filling hot and the che...

I love Reubens. I spent 10 years living in Baltimore eating every chance I got on Corned Beef Row. It was two solid blocks of delicatessens. Knishes, lox, kosher dogs and of course Reuben sandwiches piled with corned beef and sauerkraut. Now I'm making my own and this recipe comes close to my remembered sandwiches from my younger days in Baltimore. Click next to find out what you need to whip up one these beauties for yourself.

Step 1: Fixings

For a true Reuben you'll leave the 1000 Island dressing in the fridge. Find some Russian dressing for a taste sensation.

Russian dressing
corned beef, either from the deli section or home made
butter for the bread
sauerkraut
Swiss cheese

Step 2: Construction

Lets start with a piece of rye bread. Spread butter on one side and place it butter side down into a skillet. We're going to build the sandwich right there in the pan. Slice your corned beef really thin and layer it on the bread. Pastrami works really well here also.

Once you have your meat piled up get a slotted spoon and get some sauerkraut out pressing the spoon to squeeze some of the juice out. Spread some sauerkraut on top of the meat.

Liberally pour the Russian dressing over the sauerkraut.

Top with the swiss cheese and place another slice of buttered rye bread on top with the buttered side up.

Feeling fancy way (I do it by taste so these are approximates):1/2 c Mayo1/4 c Ketchup1 tsp Horseradish1/2-1/4 tsp minced onionpunch/pinch of sugar*Note: If use want to use onion powder conversions then try to let it sit for 30min to an hour

Premium way:Look up the vast amount of 10+ ingredient recipes and follow them or... just buy the bottle. :)

With St. Patrick's Day behind us there is left over corned beef and I always like to make a Reuben with it. I have never hear of Corned Beef Row in Baltimore and someone should essay that for Instructables. Last, let me show you to my foray into the Reuben. I hope you like my dressing.